polarize: Meaning and Definition of
po•lar•ize
Pronunciation: (pō'lu-rīz"), [key] — v., -ized, -iz•ing.
—v.t. - to cause polarization in.
- to divide into sharply opposing factions, political groups, etc.: The controversy has polarized voters into proabortion and antiabortion groups.
- to give polarity to.
—v.i. - to become polarized.
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